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- "A Sketch of the Adventures of Richard Blunt [sic]," personal diary kept by Blount from 1794 to 1797.
- 1794
- In the diary, Blount discusses contemporary life, education, and family relationships. He also gives detailed accounts of his extensive travels during the period. A partial transcript is included.
- 2011-10-12
- "Green Thumb Contest Record Book: 1944 Program for Adults," by the National Victory Garden Institute, Inc.
- 1944
- The booklet begins by explaining the importance of victory gardens: "Food is always a vital weapon of war, but this year the demands are greater than even before. We must have Victory Gardens--better Victory Gardens--and larger Victory Gardens than...
- 2011-01-13
- "Mobile Takes on Carnival Air as Football Fever Hits City."
- 1948-09-30
- This article deals with an upcoming football game between the University of Alabama and Vanderbilt University at a new stadium in Mobile. Among the dignitaries who plan to attend are Boykin and several other congressmen. From The Mobile Register.
- 2009-09-15
- "One of Us Two" by Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
- This poem, written by nineteenth century poet Ella Wheeler Wilcox, deals with love and death. Boykin autographed this copy and gave it to his daughter and son-in-law.
- 2009-09-15
- "Order of Induction into Military Service of the United States," presented to Benjamin H. Johnston of Mobile, Alabama.
- 1918-04-24
- The order notifies Johnston that he has "been selected for immediate military service" by the local draft board. The certificate gives the time and location he is to report for induction.
- 2010-12-07
- Campaign letters from Frank W. Boykin to voters.
- 1948-04-00
- These letters to the voters in Boykin's district are political advertisements for the 1948 congressional campaign.
- 2009-09-15
- Charge from Gideon Welles, secretary of the United States Navy, against Raphael Semmes, former commander of the C.S.S. Alabama.
- 1865-11-25
- The charge gives the details of the conflict between the C.S.S. Alabama and the U.S.S. Kearsarge, which took place around June 19, 1864. According to Welles, Semmes raised a white surrender flag, but escaped before he could be arrested, "for the...
- 2009-10-16
- Correspondence written to and by Birmingham businessman Frederick M. Jackson, from 1905 to 1907.
- 1905
- Much of the correspondence is concerned with different coal properties in Alabama and Tennessee that were available for investment. There are also letters from people wanting information on the quality of coal at different mines. Letters from John...
- 2011-10-24
- Excerpts from TEXTBOOK FOR SPEAKERS ON THRIFT STAMPS AND WAR-SAVINGS STAMPS by the National War-Savings Committee of the U.S. Treasury Department.
- 1918
- The first excerpt explains the purpose of the stamps; prices and interest rates; and the steps for purchasing, exchanging, and redeeming them. The second excerpt discusses the costs of the war, reporting the number of men fighting around the world;...
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from a soldier at the office of the Quartermaster General of Alabama in Montgomery, to his brother, also a soldier.
- 1865-03-23
- The letter appears to be signed, "G" and mentions "Mama;" thus it does not appears to be from one of Bolling Hall's sons.
- 2011-10-06
- Letter from Ben Fitzpatrick in Autauga County, Alabama, to John A. Campbell.
- 1864-09-04
- In the letter Fitzpatrick recommends Colonel Bolling Hall, Jr., for promotion to brigadier general.
- 2011-10-06
- Letter from Ben Fitzpatrick in Wetumpka, Alabama, to President Jefferson Davis.
- 1864-09-04
- In the letter Fitzpatrick recommends Lieutenant Colonel Bolling Hall, Jr., for promotion to brigadier general.
- 2011-10-06
- Letter from Bolling Hall, Jr., to J. H. Nelson.
- 1864-04-09
- From November 1863 through the end of the Civil War, Bolling Hall, Jr., was colonel of the 59th Alabama Infantry regiment.
- 2011-10-06
- Letter from Crenshaw Hall in Petersburg, Virginia, to his brother, Bolling.
- 1865-02-22
- From June 1862 to November 1863 Bolling Hall, Jr., was lieutenant colonel of the 2nd Battalion, Hilliard's Legion, and Crenshaw was the adjutant.
- 2011-10-06
- Letter from Frank and Ocllo Boykin to Mrs. Forney Johnston.
- 1962-06-07
- This letter, written after Boykin lost his seat in the House, discusses the unsuccessful campaign, the work that he did while in office, and the efforts he will continue to make to bring industry and money to the state.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from J. L. Pugh in Eufaula, Alabama, to General Cooper, recommending Colonel Bolling Hall, Jr., for promotion.
- 1864-08-03
- 2011-10-06
- Letter from J. W. Stuckey in Bishopville, South Carolina, to S. Gibbons in Mobile, Alabama.
- 1839-02-26
- In the letter Stuckey discusses the slave Warren, whom he had sold to Gibbons the previous year. A physician hired by Gibbons diagnosed the boy with "chronic rheumatism," but Stuckey maintains that he was never ill before the sale. While he will...
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from James A. Hall near Charlotte, North Carolina, to his brother, Bolling.
- 1865-03-03
- From November 1863 through the end of the Civil War, Bolling Hall, Jr., was colonel of the 59th Alabama Infantry regiment. and James served in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment.
- 2011-10-06
- Letter from John E. Hall in camp at Petersburg, Virginia, to his brother, Bolling.
- 1864-07
- From November 1863 through the end of the Civil War, John and Bolling served in the 59th Alabama Infantry regiment.
- 2011-10-06
- Letter from John E. Hall in Petersburg, Virginia, to his brother, Bolling.
- 1865-01-28
- From November 1863 through the end of the Civil War, John and Bolling served in the 59th Alabama Infantry regiment.
- 2011-10-06